West Hawai‘i News
Hamakua Teen Still Missing
Shalee Minamishin, who was last seen on July 31, is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Identity of Burglary Suspects Sought
An request for information about a June 10 burglary has been renewed by police.
International Symposium on Marine Debris Held in Hilo
Hawai’i Wildlife Fund and World Ocean Collective drew a crowd of 100 last week as the pair of organizations gathered for the first ever international symposium in Hilo.
Phone Services Restored at Hamakua Police Station
Telephone service at the Hamakua Police Station has been restored.
DOH Releases New Map as Dengue Count Rises
After no confirmed cases of Big Island dengue fever on Tuesday, the number of cases rose by six on Wednesday, with the most recent onset of illness listed as Dec. 3
Woman Wanted for Questioning in Abuse Case
Thirty-five-year-old Leah Sussanna Burns is being sought by the police for questioning in an abuse investigation.
Native Hawaiian Education Provisions Pass Senate
Several of United States Senator Brian Schatz’s provisions for Native Hawaiian education passed the Senate Wednesday with majority support.
Police Request Public’s Help in Identifying Wanted Woman
The identity of a woman wanted for questioning is being sought by the Hawai’i Police Department.
Kailua-Kona Makes ‘Destinations on the Rise’ List
Kailua-Kona made TripAdvisor’s top ten United States ‘Destinations on the Rise’ list.
Utility Work to Cause Partial Lane Closure on Highway 11
Highway 190 will be under a partial lane closure near the 20-mile marker, around Big Island County Club and Pu’u Lani Ranch in Pu’uanahulu, on Wednesday.
Keck Adds $4 Million Laser System
Using Keck Observatory’s Laser Guide Star systems, astronomers are able to create an artificial star in the earth’s mesosphere at an altitude of about 60 miles.
U.S. Energy Department Highlights ‘State Investment Bank Successes’
According to the Energy Department, Hawai’i is among eight states that encourage the investment in clean energy, energy efficiency, and resilient infrastructure.
Confirmed Dengue Cases Hold at 139
No new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island were reported by the Hawai’i Department of Health on Tuesday.
$23K in Repellent Donated to ‘Fight the Bite’
Longs Drugs and Foodland Inc. provided $23,000 worth of mosquito repellent to support the state and county’s efforts in stopping the spread of dengue fever.
Two Men Wanted for Robbery Questioning
The Hawai’i Police Department is looking for two men wanted for questioning in a robbery investigation.
Gabbard Recognized for Food System Support
In 2012, Food Policy Action was established on the efforts of food policy leaders. The goal is to hold legislators accountable on votes that have an effect on food and farming.
RBDG Applications Being Accepted by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for the Rural Business Development Grant.
Escaped Furlough Inmate Located
Joshua Lopes-Keli, 26, who was wanted for furlough violation as a Hawai’i Community Correctional Center inmate, was located on Saturday.
Police Seek Stolen Bicycles
The Hawai’i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating three stolen bicycles with a total value of $4,700.
